Messier 61 galaxy
Also known as M61 or NGC 4303 is an intermediate barred spiral galaxy in the Virgo Cluster of galaxies.
Its distance has been estimated to be 45.61 million light years from the Milky Way Galaxy.(WIKI)
The galaxy NGC 4301 can be seen at upper left
The galaxy NGC 4292 is at upper right
Many other small galaxies can be seen in the area.
L-Ha-RGB image
Luminance for 90 min
RGB 10 min each (BIN 2)
Ha for 2 Hrs
Total of 4 Hrs
Telescope: ASA600 24" RC with Reducer at f4.5
Mount: ASA DDM200 Direct Drive with Absolute Encoders
Camera: Moravian G3 61000 pro
Imaged from Tivoli farm, Namibia
Moravian Instruments, C3-61000 PRO